Stainless steel rod imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $19.1 million of stainless steel rod in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports stainless steel rod from
The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), India (27%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.6M | 40% |
| India | $5.1M | 27% |
| United States | $1.9M | 10% |
| Spain | $745K | 3.9% |
| China | $716K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $656K | 3.4% |
| France | $655K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $625K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $411K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $224K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel rod exports from Turkey
Exports of stainless steel rod by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Iran (27%), Peru (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $615K | 34% |
| Iran | $487K | 27% |
| Peru | $252K | 14% |
| Gambia | $224K | 13% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $31K | 1.7% |
| Chile | $27K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $18K | 1% |
| Iraq | $17K | 1% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stainless steel rod imports (HS 7222.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7222.11: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel rod imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless steel rod worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel rod to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by India (27%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel rod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel rod to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2022 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stainless steel rod?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Iran and Peru. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel rod?
The HS code for stainless steel rod is subheading 7222.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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